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Labour launches Holidays Without Hunger campaign

Shadow education secretary Rebecca Long Bailey has launched a Holidays Without Hunger campaign asking for the government to continue the voucher scheme over the summer .....read more

Schools and education charities scoop share of £1 million fund

Thirty-six schools and education charities have received donations of £1,000 each as part of the Movement for Good awards.....read more

Ofsted wins case against school that breached operating conditions

Rabia Girls and Boys’ School still admitted more students despite Ofsted inspections revealing safeguarding and welfare failings.....read more

One in five shielding teachers have been asked to work

One in five teachers who are shielding because they have been identified as being vulnerable to coronavirus have been told to go into school, a survey by union NASUWT has found.....read more

Funding and support needed for colleges and universities

The University and College Union (UCU) is urging the Prime Minister for a clear and coherent plan for universities and colleges if the UK is to avoid losing educational capacity.....read more

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Tendering during a pandemic

Procurement and tendering can be complicated and time consuming at the best of times, but in times of a crisis, it may seem like running an effective tender process is almost impossible. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be the case.....read more

Plant-based meals on the menu

Public authorities have to ensure that vegan provisions are readily available, in order to prevent direct or indirect acts of discrimination. But aside from this, there are many benefits to providing plant-based options for everyone at school, writes Sabrina Ahmed from the Vegan Society.....read more